Conference 7.286::digital

Are you sure it's not because you failed to file form 2441 for DCRA?  HCRA
doesn't show up on the W-2 at all, I believe.

					Steve

    Wonderful argument for a national sales tax, isn't it?

No.   It might say something for a flat income tax, though.

			Steve

> No.   It might say something for a flat income tax, though.
    
    Yes.    Although I think the flat income tax would be an improvement over
    the current 20,000 page mystery we currently have, a flat income tax
    still requires reporting of income and doesn't tax the profits of the
    black marketeers (ie: drug dealers, runners, etc.).  Mobil Oil, in
    recent congressional hearings on tax overhaul, submitted as evidence
    their 76 volume, 19,000 page return that cost $10 million to compile
    and took 56 man-years to create.
    
    I believe the majority of states already have collection means set up
    for sales tax, thus the infrastructure is already there and the
    requirement for a different Federal structure to serve the same purpose
    is negated (read: big cost savings).  Also, remember that our current
    lovely system started as a flat percentage, no deductions, on high
    income only.  I have faith the average pol can muck up anything more
    complicated than a stick.
    
    Adjustments to a sales tax code would be limited to:
    
    percentage
    items excluded (food and medicine in most states, clothing in others)
    items taxed at different percentages (currently tires, for example)
    
    Current efforts to implement a national sales tax also involve repeal
    of the 16th Amendment.  No tears there.
    
    								Brent

    
    	This could be its own Notes file; ie. MADHELL::TAXES.
    
    	For the most part, I pay taxes as an alternative to big legal fees,
    or jail.
    
    	The question about the HCRA is very interesting and sent me back to
    my tax forms. Can't find a notation anywhere. Must be the Dependent
    stuff, 'cause it isn't Health.
    
    	I'm I lucky, or just something else???
    
    
    			the Greyhawk

    I looked at my W-2 - box 11 was empty.  Box 10 has the DCRA amount, and
    you must file a form 2441 if you want to avoid taxes on the part (or
    all) you spent on dependent care.  I see no entry at all for HCRA.
    
    					Steve

    And don't forget that the first year it was available at DEC it was not
    for the whole year.  Unfortunately, I don't remember if this was 1992
    or not. 
    
    Also, if you or other parent did not earn more than what was spent on
    child care, it is not deductible.
    
    definitely get a tax advisor on it.  Maybe you just need to file an
    amended return.
    

    I have a question about Dcra. This year I changed my deductions from
    $4800 taken out to $3000. Some things have changed since January and it
    looks like my day care bill will be about $4000 for the year. Since I'm
    in the dcra program will I be able to deduct the $1000 differance on
    my taxes?

Re .8

Take a look at form 2441 - that will tell you everything you want to
know.

--Scott

Re: .8

Generally, the answer is "no". The only exception would be if you were at all
eligible to claim the partial deduction for dependent care, but I think with
the $3000 DCRA deduction already, you're ineligible (and even at best you'd
be able to deduct 20% of the overage.)  Do look at form 2441 to see how it
would work out for you.

				Steve

    ok I'll look at form 2441. Thanks for the advice.

    You might be able to get the form from:

    	http://www.ustreas.gov/treasury/bureaus/irs/irs.html

	RE: .8

	With a change in family circumstances (job, marriage/divorce,
	etc.,) you are allowed to adjust your DCRA contributions.

				John